Previously undiagnosed risk factors and medication nonadherence are prevalent in young adults with first ‐ever stroke

ConclusionsPreviously undiagnosed hypertension and nonadherence to treatment of hypertension and diabetes were more prevalent in young adult patients with first‐ever stroke in Taiwan. Interventions targeting young people to promote early detection and adequate control of VRFs should be encouraged.

Source: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety - July 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sheng ‐Feng Sung, Edward Chia‐Cheng Lai, Darren Philbert Wu, Cheng‐Yang Hsieh Tags: ORIGINAL REPORT Source Type: research